Trattoria Trullo
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2014
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Public records show six inspections at Trattoria Trullo stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 23, 2014. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Trattoria Trullo's record stops at Jun 23, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Trattoria Trullo trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jun 23, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLUMBERS PUDDY INSIDE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOXIC ITEM AND WELD SEEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE, WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS, AND CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Aug 15, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 17, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND PASTA PREP REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. WHEN REPAIRED MUST FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE; ABOUT 3LBS. COOKED RICE AT 54.1F, 5LBS. RAVIOLI AT 58.2F, AND ABOUT 20LBS. OF DIFFERENT COOKED PASTA RANGING FROM 50.9-55.7F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED, V=$400. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SLICER, MICROWAVE OVEN, CAN OPENER AND BOTTOM PANELS OF EQUIPMENT; ALSO REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS, AND FAUCETS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCETS FOR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BAR AREA EXPOSED SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NO HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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May 15, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.-----------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT STORAGE METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (MIDDLE RACKS) AND REPAINT STORAGE PREP SHELF WITH RUST BUILD-UP.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA (BY ICE MACHINE).----------MUST REPLACE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK (NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND SEALED WITH SILICONE).----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.---------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Nov 8, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391261
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VILOATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391261
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391261
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391261
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391261
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391261
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//NEED HAIR RESTRAINT ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN PREPAIRING FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Nov 4, 2010
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPS (SAUSAGES,DICED TOMATOES,COOKED PASTA,FRESH MOZZARELLA CHEESE ) AT 46.9F-48.0F,MGMT PROPERLY DISCAREDED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLER $375.00,40LBS
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//MGMT & I OBSERVED BLACK MOLD & RUST INSIDE ICE MACHINE WERE ICE IS MADE ,TOP & BOTTOM AREA PLACED HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON UNIT INSTRUCTED MGMT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY DEPT OF HEALTH.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM,CENTER
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATEDS ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//INVERT ALL POTS ,PANS PLATES IN STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN ,PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/NEED SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL & STOVE/HAND BOWL & PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA/REPLACE RUSTY BOTTOM DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN KITCHEN AREA,INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OR PAINT/NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE BEHIND FRONT BAR NEED CLEANING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED DETAIL CLEANING 1ST FL. & BASEMENT/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.//NEED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSEING DOOR ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trattoria Trullo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Trattoria Trullo on file is from Jun 23, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Trattoria Trullo?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Trattoria Trullo.
Has Trattoria Trullo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Trattoria Trullo have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Trattoria Trullo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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